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G494 EEH

1990 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

95,417 mi
Last recorded95,417 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2007
Typical for 1990 Rover 82088,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG494 EEH
MakeRover
Model820
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2007 95,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 94,155 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 94,148 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Rover 820?

Based on 92,659 MOT tests across 19,658 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
4,012
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
19,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,076
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,826
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,771
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,216
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,025
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G494 EEH is a 1990 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1990 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 88,740 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 820 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G494 EEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 820 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G494 EEH registered?

G494 EEH is a 1990 Rover 820, first registered on 27 April 1990.

Is G494 EEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G494 EEH shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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